Yearly Archives: 2017
Money Smart Programs at Chicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library continues its free series of Money Smart® financial literacy programs designed to help patrons understand the business of money, gain control of their finances and learn practical… Read more
Treasurer Frerichs Launches New Investment Program for Children and Adults with Disability or Blindness
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced a groundbreaking partnership that brings together 14 states to encourage individuals to invest money on behalf of people with a disability or blindness without… Read more
Comcast Rolls Out New Service for Business Customers
Comcast Business announced it is now offering DOCSIS 3.1-based internet service to business customers in the Chicago area. “Business Internet 1 Gig” and “Business Internet 500” speed tiers are now… Read more
CCLBA Releases Over 4,000 Parcels of Vacant Lots
On Tuesday the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) released 4,437 parcels of vacant, tax-delinquent lots – the largest one-time release of real estate in county history – and will… Read more
Things to Remember When Choosing a Tax Preparer
Taxpayers should choose their tax return preparer wisely – with good reason. Taxpayers are responsible for all the information on their income tax return. That’s true no matter who prepares… Read more
Free Events at Nature Museum
Immerse yourself in Chicago’s urban gateway to nature and science for free every week at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Illinois residents receive entry at no cost on suggested donation… Read more
Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Peppers
Ingredients 2 large peppers, seeded and thinly sliced 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. toasted sesame oil, divided 1/4 tsp. salt 3 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. honey… Read more
FDA Finds Deadly Belladonna in Teething Products
Certain brands of “homeopathic” teething products contain belladonna, a toxic chemical, and shouldn’t be used, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said late January. The company that makes Hyland’s homeopathic… Read more
‘We want everyone to feel a sense of hope’
By: Ashmar Mandou Norwegian American Hospital held a groundbreaking ceremony to initiate its newest phase in the development of the hospital, a first-floor transformation project. “We want to provide our… Read more
The Sanctuary City Crisis in Chicago
by Daniel Nardini With the stroke of a pen, U.S. President Donald Trump has made his position clear on those major cities in this country that wish to give “sanctuary”… Read more »